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‘Off to Newcastle’, ‘£40m’: Some fans think their ‘huge talent’ could join Magpies

Newcastle United have been linked with Spurs midfielder Dele Alli in recent weeks.

In wake of the recent Magpies takeover, the St James’ Park club has been linked with a multitude of players, coaches and directors.

Spanish outlet claims Newcastle want to sign Alli in January, making him one of their first targets after their takeover.

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The 25-year-old has been a regular starter for much of his time at N17, but he has struggled in recent years.

Last season, Alli didn’t exactly get a great deal of game time under former Spurs boss Jose Mourinho.

This term, Nuno Espirito Santo reinstated the England international back to the starting XI, and he did well initially.

However, Alli has sat out Tottenham’s last three Premier League games as an unused substitute.

And on Wednesday, he didn’t even make the Carabao Cup squad to face Burnley.

This latest snub suggests that Nuno could now see Alli as surplus to his requirements.

And some Spurs fans reckon he’ll be off in January, with Newcastle a likely destination: